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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a School Meals service at St Thomas More Primary School

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 May 2018 at 11:50

Tender

12 Dec 2017 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is currently managing an open tender process for the provision of a school meals service at St Thomas More Primary School, situated in the Borough of Rochdale, North West England. This opportunity aims to establish a partnership with a qualified catering provider to deliver high-quality meal services for the school's 314 pupils aged between 4 and 11. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22nd January 2018 and the contract intended to start on 9th April 2018, running until 8th April 2020, with possible extensions for another two years.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses focused on catering services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in school catering or have experience in providing nutritious meal services would be well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at £180,000, not only allows for collaboration with the educational sector but also opens avenues for establishing a long-term relationship, thereby supporting potential business expansion in the local community.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a School Meals service at St Thomas More Primary School

Notice Description

St Thomas More RC Primary School is based in the Borough of Rochdale and enrols pupils from the ages 4 to 11. There are currently 314 pupils on roll. Excluding Nursery The school is seeking to create a partnership with a suitably qualified and experienced catering provider based on openness, honesty, trust and a mutual desire to develop and deliver a standard of catering to pupils, staff and visitors that matches the excellent level of education already in place. It is important that any company accepting this invitation to participate understands and respects this approach and commits to fully supporting the school to achieve its objective of providing service excellence at all times. This is an opportunity for a contract caterer to enter into a partnership with the School. Any eventual contract will commence on 9th April 2018 until 8th April 2020 with the option to extend annually for a further 24 months until April 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55d8f195-8275-4059-9a65-386836be0133
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcebf8c-f7f9-4bf9-a206-1079506c5054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICE

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